Naginata: A Link to the Past DVD by Helen Nakano

Naginata: A Link to the Past DVD by Helen NakanoThis 45 minute DVD, presented by Helen Nakano Sensei, was created to give the viewer a sense of Budo utilizing the mediums of Naginata and Kendo. Scenes are blocked and presented in an attempt to get the viewer to link the emotional metaphysical and technical. Once again, this is NOT a training video. Presentations of Zen Nihon Kata and Tendo Ryu are included to demonstrate form, concentration and spirit. At NO time should the live blade action be

and floating the opponent

For each to be effective

all gathered as a big family in order to make you discover martial arts or to improve your knowledge

Kendo or the "Way of the Sword" holds a special place within the martial arts as one of the few practices tracing back directly to Japan's ancient samurai heritage

Publication date: 1967

emphasizing the importance of soft and supple body movements

Using vulnerable points to gain compliance

Beyond the realm of physical self-defense

a martial art uniquely designed to ensure survival while defending the Ryukyu royal family against numerous adversaries

which is the drawing and cutting techniques using the Katana (Samurai Sword) and Bojutsu (Long Staff) techniques

Here is a way for people of every age to integrate physical and mental development into a new

Kihon Kumite Jupponme